It Was Not Something Good To Remember
It was customary practice at the Tudor court to disguise and dress up, and this was how Henry attempted to impress Anne. The endeavor to win over the German woman, on the other hand, was a resounding disaster by all accounts. According to Sarah-Beth Watkins’ book Anne of Cleves: Henry VIII’s Unwanted Wife, Henry’s imperial ambassador Eustace Chapuys described the meeting as follows: “Suddenly, [Henry] embraced and kissed [Anne], and she, being embarrassed and not knowing who it was, thanked him.” In contrast, Anne “regarded [the king] with little regard [and] always looked out the window,” according to their conversation after this point.
It Was Not Something Good To Remember
The Wedding Ring
When Henry married each of his six wives, they were each given a royal motto to live by. “Bound to Obey and Serve,” for example, was Jane Seymour’s slogan, whereas Catherine Howard’s motto was “No Other Will But His.” “God Send Me Well to Keep,” Anne’s personal mantra, was finally inscribed on the inside of her wedding ring, which she wore on her left hand.
The Wedding Ring
